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[supaboat]

Could any member offer me advice on charging this battery for the first time,

[/size]Turnigy Heavy Duty 3300mAh 3S 60C Lipo Pack w/XT-90
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[/size]https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-heavy-duty-3300mah-3s-60c-lipo-pack-xt-90.html
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I have this battery charger   [/size]Turnigy P606 LiPoly/LiFe AC/DC Charger (UK Plug)


[/size]https://hobbyking.com/en_us/pd606-charger-uk-plug.html

[shadysadie]

I hope that I'm wrong but having closely followed this thread, I'm wondering if Supaboat really is as naive as he makes out? No offence intended, just my thoughts.

[supaboat]

Hi shadysadie, not offended at all.Take it as a compliment actually. Its just that I've heard that these batteries can blow up while on charge and am wondering if there are ways to avoid this. The other thing I am keen to know is if you need to charge such a battery for a longer period for the first time. Like you do with a new mobile phone etc etc. No deception tactics here....I promise.

[Arrow5]

Shady has a point.  i would give the lipos a miss for a wee while.

[Klunk]

https://www.quora.com/Are-NiMh-batteries-less-dangerous-than-Li-ion-batteries
when NIMHs came out there was the exact same argument!
Although NIMHs do not explode the do catch fire, and are pretty voracious.
It all comes down to safety and the proceedures YOU take. no different to charging the old nicad or nimhs. Most lipo fires are caused by people not payoing attention to the state of the battery to start with, or simply fast charging then walking away to let it do its thing. I personally never leave any batteries on charge when im not at home, they are also in a seperate room with a smoke detector and in a metal box. Although this is not recommended, lipos will burn in a sealed box as they generate their own oxygen when burning. (may have got that wrong!!)

[supaboat]

Thanks again guys.